RECAP >> Emmaus was held without a goal in the second half last night at home vs Easton as they dropped their first league game of the season, 12-6 to the Red Rovers.
The Hornets, who entered the game as one of two unbeatens in league play, led 6-5 at the break but were unable to find the back of the net over the final 24 minutes as they were outscored 7-0 by the visitors.
The loss was the second straight for Emmaus (6-1 EPC/8-4 overall) who was coming off of a 12-9 non-league defeat to Boyertown on Saturday.
Junior Will Barber led the Hornets in scoring with a game-high four goals while classmate Liam Rooney and freshman Jack Restino also scored goals. Senior Aidan Garrett won 15 of 22 at the faceoff-X and between the pipes junior Sam Rainford made 12 saves.
Easton (6-1 EPC/10-3 overall) had six different players register goals in the win. Senior Sean Wilson led the way with a six-point night (3G/3A) and sophomore Cael Disora had a five-point effort (3G/2A). In goal, senior Owen Amacker was credited with 15 stops.
Emmaus will return to action on Thursday as they travel to Northwestern Lehigh for a non-league matchup. Faceoff is set for 6:30 p.m.
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Easton 12, Emmaus 6
Ea – 3-2-5-2 – 12
Em – 4-2-0-0 – 6
Scoring:
Ea – Sean Wilson 3g/3a, Cael DiSora 3g/2a, Xavier Parker 2g, Matt Deliso 2g/1a, Carter Youtz 1g/1a, Shae Linegar 1g, Jhamir Logan 2a, Owen Amacker 15 saves
Em – Will Barber 4g, Jack Restino 1g, Liam Rooney 1g, Aidan Garrett 15/22 FO, Sam Rainford 12 saves